Ginola hurt in ski accident

Former France footballer David Ginola had to be taken to hospital after crashing while skiing.

Mr Ginola, 45, who made his name in England playing for Spurs and Newcastle United crashed into another skier in the Alpine resort of Portes du Mont Blanc.

The crash, which happened on Tuesday, was described as a “severe collision” which caused him “severe trauma”. He had to be removed from the mountain on a paramedic sledge.